TOP 10 SCREENPLAYS BY WILLIAM GOLDMAN

1. BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)Screenplay by William GoldmanDirected by George Roy Hill

Often listed as a "must read" for screenwriters, BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID holds up to its reputation. With exceptional writing by William Goldman, the script features memorable characters, raw humor, and real tension on every page. The script won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 1969.

3. ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (1976)Screenplay by William GoldmanDirected by Alan J. Pakula

A classic political thriller about the Watergate scandal, the script for ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN is an exceptional example of nonfiction book adaptation. The script won the 1976 Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.